Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not use the title “certified interior designer” or the term “certified interior design services” unless certified by the Board.

A person who violates § 8-501 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000. The Board may impose on a person who violates § 8-501 of this subtitle a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation. In setting the amount of the penalty, the Board shall consider: the seriousness of the violation; the harm caused by the violation; the good faith of the violator; any history of previous violations by the violator; and any other relevant factors. The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.